• Surina interacts with visually impaired children during the training class in a library for people with disabilities in Hohhot, capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Dec. 3, 2019. (xinhuanet.com)
  • Learning Ally provides a lending library of educational books on CD and recording services for people with print disabilities. (perkins.org)
  • Government and advocates say the requirement is needed to remove barriers for people living with disabilities. (cbc.ca)
  • The B.C. government is requiring certain public-sector organizations to establish their own accessibility committees to reduce barriers for people living with disabilities, effective Sept 1. (cbc.ca)
  • We are committed to ensuring people with disabilities are central in the work to implement the Accessible B.C. Act,' the ministry said. (cbc.ca)
  • Kristi Leer, left, hopes to see more support services for people living with disabilities. (cbc.ca)
  • She said it's important to seriously consider how different regions across the province may have distinct needs, from more accessible parking to better support services for people living with disabilities. (cbc.ca)
  • A recent engagement report by the City of Vancouver highlights the call from people living with disabilities for a range of changes, such as more accessible housing, parking lots, public washrooms and sidewalk repairs. (cbc.ca)
  • Thousands of people with disabilities are waiting for an accessible home in B.C. (cbc.ca)
  • City of Vancouver accessibility planner Karen Lai agrees the best way to improve accessibility in cities is to involve more people living with disabilities like herself in the planning process. (cbc.ca)
  • Unilever is committed to creating a culture of inclusion for people with disabilities. (unilever.co.uk)
  • i3s Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons with disabilities, particularly those that are low-vision or blind. (i3sfoundationinc.org)
  • Our support group, 'The Inspirational 3', was given the 2015 Prince George's Community Outreach Award by the Prince George's County Department of Family Services and Commission for the Individuals with Disabilities. (i3sfoundationinc.org)
  • The primary problem that our organization seeks to solve is the lack of services, resources and support for persons with disabilities, particularly low vision and blind persons. (i3sfoundationinc.org)
  • An improved life for persons with disabilities. (i3sfoundationinc.org)
  • Providing services, resources and support to improve the lives of persons with disabilities. (i3sfoundationinc.org)
  • Through our Mental Health Transition and Recovery Plan, backed by a £120 million Recovery Fund, we are committed to addressing the impacts on the mental health of people with long-term physical health conditions and disabilities, including sight loss. (rnib.org.uk)
  • The 'Spaces for People' initiative for instance, while welcome in encouraging active travel and re-designing our streets, could inadvertently create new obstacles for people with disabilities if not properly thought through. (rnib.org.uk)
  • This study investigates how to exploit technologies for making society more inclusive by increasing the usability of artefacts that may be not accessible to people with disabilities. (ercim.eu)
  • During the two days of sessions between representatives from the Singapore government and the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the topic of employment and discrimination arose on multiple occasions. (dpa.org.sg)
  • Reasonable accommodations are indispensable essentials for persons with disabilities to participate in the labour market and to attain employment. (dpa.org.sg)
  • Thus, a workplace anti-discrimination legislation that does not include provisions to ensure reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities is a legislation that will be ineffective in preventing employers from excluding persons with disabilities from the workforce. (dpa.org.sg)
  • These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities. (dpa.org.sg)
  • Complying with those guidelines helps us ensure that the website is accessible to all people: blind people, people with motor impairments, visual impairment, cognitive disabilities, and more. (dpa.org.sg)
  • We utilize an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific disabilities to adjust the website's UI (user interface) and design it to their personal needs. (dpa.org.sg)
  • This opens the door for persons with disabilities, improving access to books and other printed published works. (section27.org.za)
  • The Constitutional Court aims to remove the historical gap in access to books, as well as other literary and artistic works, between persons with disabilities and those without. (section27.org.za)
  • Accordingly, people with disabilities must be granted the same access to books and other literary and artistic works as people without disabilities. (section27.org.za)
  • A general introduction to the services provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE) for people with disabilities. (citizensinformation.ie)
  • The Disability Act 2005 provides for the Assessment of Need for people with disabilities. (citizensinformation.ie)
  • Day centres and day care centres in Ireland provide a range of social and rehabilitative services for older people and people with disabilities. (citizensinformation.ie)
  • Residential services for people with disabilities must meet certain standards. (citizensinformation.ie)
  • There are various rehabilitation, training and employment services for people with disabilities. (citizensinformation.ie)
  • In a world where the capabilities of people with disabilities are often underestimated or assumed without getting to know the person first, I'm inspired every day to work on a more inclusive world. (sap.com)
  • SIGACCESS promotes the interests of professionals working on research and development of computing and information technology to help persons with disabilities. (sigaccess.org)
  • The Brazilian federal laws no. 10.048, from November 8 of 2000, and no. 10.098, from December 19 of 2000, which establish general guidelines and basic criteria for accessibility promotion for people with disabilities or reduced mobility, claims that visual impairment is considered blindness when visual accuracy is equal or smaller than 0.05º (degrees) at the best eye, with the best optical correction. (bvsalud.org)
  • The company's mission is to set a new accessibility standard for sports and entertainment, making it more inclusive for people with sight loss by breaking down barriers and enhancing their independence. (bcu.ac.uk)
  • Get involved with campaigning for a world without barriers for blind and partially sighted people. (rnib.org.uk)
  • As an important mobility tool, the white cane helps visually impaired persons navigate, control and avoid all physical gadget and barriers in their way, he explained. (com.gh)
  • We know that people affected by sight loss are more than twice as likely to have experienced difficulties with unhappiness or depression than the UK average. (visionfoundation.org.uk)
  • Despite this, only 17% of people experiencing sight loss are offered emotional support in relation to their deteriorating vision. (visionfoundation.org.uk)
  • Senior leaders from the NHS, social care and the Third Sector gathered in London to explore new ways to ensure people with eye care needs and sight loss receive vital information, advice, practical and emotional support at every stage of. (visionfoundation.org.uk)
  • Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and RNIB are collaborating with charities in the sight loss sector to create new opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to find employment through the Get Set Progress Internship programme. (metroblindsport.org)
  • Join us on the show this week as we discuss some of the latest accessible health tech innovations for people with sight loss. (tunein.com)
  • The project was successfully trialled at The Championships at Wimbledon in July, enabling people with sight loss to watch the tournament like never before. (bcu.ac.uk)
  • Joining the Guide Dogs family means that you will be helping more people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well. (guidedogs.org.uk)
  • Volunteers are vital in helping us support people living with sight loss and we are grateful for everyone who can volunteer their time. (guidedogs.org.uk)
  • MABVI provides assistance to people coping with sight loss whether they are declared legally blind or not. (perkins.org)
  • Whilst work has been carried out on access issues for blind and partially sighted people, nothing has been done before which links together the specific needs of older people with those having a serious sight loss. (age-platform.eu)
  • The document also provides a toolkit which can be used both by agencies working with older people and those specifically supporting people with a serious sight loss. (age-platform.eu)
  • This is the first document of its kind dealing with age-related sight loss and provides vital evidence to encourage all countries to improve the age friendliness of environments, taking on board the needs of persons with visual impairments. (age-platform.eu)
  • Our Before You Ask campaign helps people better understand what living with sight loss is really like. (rnib.org.uk)
  • Issues discussed will range from social isolation and loneliness, delays in sight-saving eye care, how home-schooling is affecting children with sight loss, and providing emotional support for those coming to terms with sight loss. (rnib.org.uk)
  • We look forward to continuing to work with the NHS, Public Health Scotland, local authorities and the third sector, to ensure that everyone in Scotland living with sight loss receives the very best possible support. (rnib.org.uk)
  • Around 178,000 people are living in Scotland with a degree of significant sight loss. (rnib.org.uk)
  • Many of the ongoing problems people with sight loss faced have been exacerbated during this period, from inaccessible health information to a lack of clarity over guiding rules. (rnib.org.uk)
  • This has shone a light on where sight loss is leading to inequality in our communities, but also on how changing and innovating the way we provide support and services can help address this. (rnib.org.uk)
  • We are excited to be participating in this important conference where we will discuss what more we need to do now to create an inclusive Scotland for people living with sight loss. (rnib.org.uk)
  • and a field work carried out in a ceramics workshop with people presenting acquired visual impairment. (bvsalud.org)
  • We are a not for profit charity, which offers support and services to people of all ages who are experiencing difficulties with their eyesight. (tunein.com)
  • a charity focused on building confidence in blind and visually impaired young people. (unilever.co.uk)
  • But although Google warns Lookout's AI technology will not be "100 percent perfect", even a 50 percent accuracy rate in identifying everyday items, text, places, and people could make a world of difference in some people's lives. (phonearena.com)
  • Clinic head Atsuko Matsuhisa, 62, said, "After receiving instructions on the makeup method, people's facial expressions became so bright that they looked like different people. (inquirer.net)
  • Working closely with the disability movement, he focuses on people's lived perspectives and how human and artefactual aspects of products, services, and environments can be designed to support people in fulfilling their needs, wishes, and dreams. (lu.se)
  • What's it like to navigate London's streets when you're visually impaired? (sustrans.org.uk)
  • This audio resource will be used to engage and educate a range of different audiences on how visually impaired people navigate our streets. (sustrans.org.uk)
  • Breakthrough innovation specialist Cambridge Consultants has partnered with Waymap to create a unique smartphone service that helps visually impaired people to navigate through complex indoor spaces, such as public transport hubs. (cambridgeconsultants.com)
  • It was explained that, walking alone with the white canes, no assistance from people and blockages off the pavements helped them navigate freely on the road. (com.gh)
  • Additionally, gestures such as swiping or double tapping are often used by blind people to navigate an app without having to look at the screen. (sap.com)
  • Anita Deb, who also tested the headset, commented: "This is a life changing piece of tech that completely empowers visually-impaired people, not just for sport but in so many different applications. (bcu.ac.uk)
  • We extended our personal AI offerings to include OrCam Read, a new form factor which is a lightweight, handheld device that intuitively empowers people who have difficulty reading. (prnewswire.com)
  • In collaboration with Action on Hearing Loss, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. (vam.ac.uk)
  • Hearing Loss Worldwide, about half a billion people (almost 8% of the world's population) have hearing loss. (msdmanuals.com)
  • More than 15% of people in the United States have some degree of hearing loss that affects their. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Accessibility of mathematical formulas can be an issue for blind and visually impaired persons. (wikipedia.org)
  • The new accessibility regulation will help organizations become more accessible for staff and the people they serve, says the province. (cbc.ca)
  • The design teams included an accessibility expert (researcher), the Barbanera Calendar design teams, and visually impaired end users. (ercim.eu)
  • As the SAP team started to work on accessibility functionalities, a Coldplay fan from Mexico reached out to share her challenges as a blind person using the app. (sap.com)
  • What she admires most about Coldplay is their commitment to accessibility and equality, like providing sign language interpretation for deaf concertgoers or installing quiet stations with sensory bags for people with autism. (sap.com)
  • As a proposed solution to this situation, from the engineering perspective, the methodological support AWA (Accessibility for Web Applications) is presented in this thesis. (sigaccess.org)
  • The applied goal is to increase the quality of AD and to support the training of audio describers and AD practices, and ultimately facilitate the understanding and accessibility of visual information for the visually impaired. (lu.se)
  • His research deals with accessibility, participation, and universal design, with a particular interest in the interplay between people and technology. (lu.se)
  • One of the greatest sources of exclusion for blind and visually impaired people is the restricted social engagement that comes from limited travel. (cambridgeconsultants.com)
  • Seth Teller, a professor of computer science and engineering in MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL), described the goal of MIT's Fifth Sense project as "developing portable, wearable devices that [can] enable blind and visually impaired people to participate independently in daily activities. (mit.edu)
  • Abstract: It is still recognized as a challenge task while blind and visually impaired people travel outdoor independently, even if there are a number of assistive mobility aids available. (sigaccess.org)
  • We believe that in such uncertain economic times, an age-friendly city will allow people to live independently and happily in the communities that they choose. (who.int)
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Empowering students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing support services and scholarships to as many exceptional students as possible. (squishable.com)
  • One of the major challenges for blind and visually impaired (BVI) people is traveling safely to cross intersections on foot. (mdpi.com)
  • Your support helps to give children access to the training and equipment they need to ride a bike safely - starting a cycle of good that can go on to benefit their health, education and future. (sustrans.org.uk)
  • A blind guide dog exists as a partner for the visually impaired people to walk safely in the city. (ieice.org)
  • This mode enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations. (dpa.org.sg)
  • Pushing our business into the e-commerce space is an incredible step towards our organization's growth and supporting the ability of our customers to operate as safely as possible. (indychamber.com)
  • It can have a devastating impact on their mental health, and as health services are stretched like never before, it can be difficult for visually impaired young people to know where to turn and get the help and advice they need. (visionfoundation.org.uk)
  • With your support, we can make a difference to the way mental health services are accessed by visually impaired young people like Maria, changing the landscape for the better. (visionfoundation.org.uk)
  • In addition to online appointments with Technology Specialists, Braille Institute offers a variety of programs and services for visually impaired and blind people including Independent Living Skills classes, Orientation & Mobility training, Library services for audio and braille books, and much more. (brailleinstitute.org)
  • Users then download the maps as they need them, while the venue is provided with a digital platform to integrate live services, manage their facilities and deliver emergency support. (cambridgeconsultants.com)
  • Tim Fowler, Head of Wireless and Digital Services at Cambridge Consultants, said "We are delighted to support Waymap in their ambition to improve the lives of so many blind and visually impaired people. (cambridgeconsultants.com)
  • You can support raising awareness of our services, organise events for us and so much more. (guidedogs.org.uk)
  • This directory was produced by the Perkins Library to assist consumers and professionals in locating services for persons who are blind or visually impaired in Massachusetts. (perkins.org)
  • MCB is the state agency mandated to provide services to legally blind persons of all ages. (perkins.org)
  • Services for visually impaired persons. (i3sfoundationinc.org)
  • We have also realised the importance of all those services we take for granted which, for now, we can't access in person. (rnib.org.uk)
  • Unless marked however, repeated bouts of infection and active disease as improvements are made in numbers of healthcare person- well as persistent infection will lead to scarring of the nel, infrastructure, and use of services, 75 million cases of upper tarsal conjunctiva. (cdc.gov)
  • HaptiMap was an EU project aimed at developing map services for the visually impaired. (lu.se)
  • Long-term care can be viewed as a discharges program of health, personal care, and social services delivered over time to Introduction setting, and people of any age might persons who have lost or never acquired experience some degree of functional some degree of functional capacity (2). (cdc.gov)
  • From advocacy to counseling as well as education and training, this organization is the "go to" for support to the LGBT community. (dorotusa.org)
  • WHO support at all stages of adopting the strategy, including advocacy, adaptation, planning, capacity building, implementation and monitoring and evaluation remained crucial, since the area of sexually transmitted infections was underserved in many countries, particularly in the public sector. (who.int)
  • Mobility: Assistive technology for visually impaired and blind students allows them to continue their specialized education at home. (brailleinstitute.org)
  • Your gift doubles to empower people with low vision to help them thrive. (brailleinstitute.org)
  • Croydon Vision is a thriving community network of hundreds of blind and partially sighted people, and their families, from across south London. (sustrans.org.uk)
  • The Waymap team then creates a detailed map of the venue, rich in features that are important to those with impaired vision. (cambridgeconsultants.com)
  • The report uses specific criteria to examine the experiences of older people in adapting to poor vision whilst endeavouring to continue accessing the communities in which they live. (age-platform.eu)
  • i3s was recognized for its program support for persons adjusting to blindness and low-vision. (i3sfoundationinc.org)
  • This conference is a great opportunity for vision impairment organisations and those they support, to come together and share their experiences, the challenges they have faced, and also to reflect on any more positive opportunities that the pandemic may have brought. (rnib.org.uk)
  • Your generous support will help Arizonans with vision loss stay safe and move their lives forward. (acbvi.org)
  • Through its training, rehabilitation and employment programs, Bosma served nearly 900 people with vision loss last year. (indychamber.com)
  • That's obviously because this product has some crazy ambitious goals, using the camera and sensors on your phone to "assist people who are blind or have low vision. (phonearena.com)
  • OrCam MyEye [video] is a voice-activated, wearable device, for people who are blind or have low vision. (prnewswire.com)
  • I present research in enhancing exercise and art exploration for people who are blind or low vision. (sigaccess.org)
  • In 2010, a total of 10 014 visually impaired people regained their vision. (who.int)
  • Therefore, it is important to actively work with knowledge and awareness of socially sustainable design that brings people together and enriches society. (lu.se)
  • Whatever way you can to support the blind and visually impaired of Arizona get beck to the business of creating independence for 2021 and beyond. (acbvi.org)
  • JERUSALEM , April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- United Nations-designated World Book and Copyright Day 2021 - commemorated by millions of people in over 100 countries - promotes "the power of books and encourages reading as much as possible. (prnewswire.com)
  • However, as of March 2021, Rwandan authorities had not requested debt service suspension from official bilateral creditors as envisaged under the Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) supported by the G-20 and the Paris Club. (state.gov)
  • Having an accessible service like the text line would mean people like me can easily reach out to someone who understands what they're going through and can support and reassure them. (visionfoundation.org.uk)
  • However, these accessible pedestrian signals can result in confusion for visually impaired people as they do not know which signal must be interpreted for traveling multiple crosses in complex road architecture. (mdpi.com)
  • Staff and students in the College of Computing supported assistive technology company GiveVision to test 5G tech aiming to make live events accessible for visually impaired people. (bcu.ac.uk)
  • [12] It is especially popular in developing countries [13] as being free to download and use makes it accessible to many blind and visually impaired people who would otherwise not have access to the internet. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, to the best of the author's knowledge, a tangible augmented calendar accessible to blind and visually impaired people has not yet been described. (ercim.eu)
  • A blind Coldplay fan supported SAP in making the app accessible for blind and visually impaired people. (sap.com)
  • OrCam makes reading instantly accessible to people who struggle to do so - or are unable to read at all. (prnewswire.com)
  • The theoretical aim of the project is to gain a greater understanding of how informative messages in the form of images, films and videos are made accessible for a blind and visually impaired audience. (lu.se)
  • Due to low entries for the 2022 Visually Impaired Tennis National Finals, we have decided to wave the ruling that players must compete at one regional competition to attend. (metroblindsport.org)
  • Understanding how informative messages are received will help gain insight into how these messages can be constructed in order for blind and visually impaired audiences to have access to the same important informative content. (lu.se)
  • This thesis demonstrates the importance of interactive maps for visually impaired people and their spatial cognition. (sigaccess.org)
  • A national organization with local chapters that provides education and support to all who are affected by the disease. (dorotusa.org)
  • According to research by the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry, there were about 340,000 visually handicapped people across Japan as of the end of fiscal 2016. (inquirer.net)
  • As of 2016, 454,200 people live in Bristol. (who.int)
  • A makeup method dubbed "blind makeup" for visually impaired women is attracting attention as a way to care for their mental health, with women who receive the training finding it boosts their sense of confidence. (inquirer.net)
  • While admitting that this research may help him personally, Bocelli said his primary motivation was helping others who are blind or visually impaired: "I have friends who have issues with going to work or grocery shopping, locating items on the shelves. (mit.edu)
  • The wearable OrCam MyEye assistive technology device communicates text, faces, products and more by audio, for people who are visually impaired. (prnewswire.com)
  • In January this year, 10 people - mainly volunteers who support visually impaired people - were certified as trainers. (inquirer.net)
  • The estimated blindness prevalence rate is 1.2%, and more than 100 000 people are blind. (who.int)
  • The control and prevention of blindness programme of the WHO Regional Office provides ongoing technical support that has considerably improved the efficiency and effectiveness of eye care service delivery. (who.int)
  • 80-85 million people now have active trachoma, approxi- rosy and HIV/AIDS also lead to blindness, although much mately 8 million have trichiasis, and 3 million are blind. (cdc.gov)
  • CI is a sensory technology enabling people with profound deafness to perceive sound. (vam.ac.uk)
  • With the technology for visually impaired available today, we can envision an exciting future of education for both visually impaired and blind people. (brailleinstitute.org)
  • Engagement: Technology for visually impaired students helps them to communicate with their teachers and peers. (brailleinstitute.org)
  • But not all assistive technology for visually impaired and blind people comes in an isolated device. (brailleinstitute.org)
  • All these resources in assistive technology for visually impaired and blind people can be catalytic in obtaining a quality education. (brailleinstitute.org)
  • This podcast is focused on technology that supports people who are blind and visually impaired. (tunein.com)
  • Dr Tom Pey, RSBC Chief Executive and Waymap Chairman , said: "It's fabulous that my earliest experimentation during the noughties, with the late Professor Peter Barker, using RFID and laptops to guide blind people along Oxford Street, has come to fruition in smartphone technology from Waymap that everyone can use. (cambridgeconsultants.com)
  • We have had to master technology, learn to be even more resilient and become a stronger community supporting each other with everyday little things like chatting on the phone. (rnib.org.uk)
  • In addition, as technology rapidly evolves, people with special needs like blind and visually impaired people can benefit from using voice assistants such as Siri or Alexa, thanks to the vocal interaction and the audio information. (ercim.eu)
  • The document linked to below was written by IGDF members to provide practical guidance as people consider starting and developing a Guide Dog Organisation. (igdf.org.uk)
  • Without the support, access to equipment and expertise from the BCU 5G lab the Wimbledon pilot wouldn't have happened, and this is a fantastic example of the academic-SME collaboration to solve a real need. (bcu.ac.uk)
  • SECTION27 often receives reports from people who are denied access to insurance products solely on the basis that they are HIV positive, or are offered cover at what appear to be highly inflated prices. (section27.org.za)
  • and decorative paving materials selected with input from people with access and functional needs. (cdc.gov)
  • Signal dogs, that means any dog trained to assist a deaf or hearing-impaired person by signalling the occurrence of certain sounds, and its provenance. (aireuropa.com)
  • Surina, an anchorwoman with Inner Mongolia TV station, started her program Light of the Heart in 2017 aiming to support the visually impaired people to know more about the world by showing and describing movies for them. (xinhuanet.com)
  • Ariadne GPS, developed by Luca Giovanni Ciaffoni, was released in June 2011 and was one of the first GPS apps specifically designed for blind and visually impaired users. (wikipedia.org)
  • This paper shares the experience of designing an inclusive paper-based calendar conceived in codesign sessions with blind and visually impaired users. (ercim.eu)
  • iOS device usage has steadily increased among the blind and visually impaired population and numerous GPS apps targeting this user group have been developed since. (wikipedia.org)
  • By making good use of their social service experience and social network, the duo have promoted a series of iSee mobile apps tailor-made for the visually impaired. (edu.hk)
  • Comprising a group of local young people, iSee aims at creating a range of mobile apps, including iMenu, iMoney, and iNews, to enable the visually impaired to read restaurant menus, identify banknotes (and distinguish denominations), and even read news reports. (edu.hk)
  • Our apps are really useful to visually-impaired people. (edu.hk)
  • Google Calendar, one of the most popular, offers support for usage with a screen reader, and provides Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that make it possible to incorporate its calendar functions in customised apps. (ercim.eu)
  • Throughout 2008 and 2009, several versions of 0.6 appeared, featuring enhanced web browsing, support for more programs, braille display output, and improved support for more languages. (wikipedia.org)
  • A member of our Committee, Ms. Lucinda Soha, contacted the Blind Industries in Seattle and was advised that braille safety information cards would be costly as well as probably unnecessary due to the fact that most blind people do not read braille. (nfb.org)
  • Although some blind persons might find a Braille safety card helpful, I doubt that it is worthwhile on balance. (nfb.org)
  • Without our volunteers, we wouldn't be able to reach and support as many visually impaired people as we do. (guidedogs.org.uk)
  • We're thankful for every one of our volunteers and would love for more people to join the Guide Dogs family. (guidedogs.org.uk)
  • Founded in 2014, GiveVision aims to develop assistive technologies that can transform the lives of people with severe sight impairments. (bcu.ac.uk)
  • Because of their physical disability, the visually impaired face no shortage of challenges in their daily lives, seriously limiting their social circles and making it difficult for them to integrate into society. (edu.hk)
  • If it's put in the right manner, and people are brought in to integrate it with each other, this act is going to be huge and change lives,' she said. (cbc.ca)
  • For myself and many visually impaired people, the last year has changed our lives in so many ways," she said. (rnib.org.uk)
  • Many people living with HIV continue to face unfair discrimination in various aspects of their lives. (section27.org.za)
  • Guide dogs make an enormous difference to the lives of blind and visually impaired people. (igdf.org.uk)
  • The Butterfly Collective To supporting survivors of domestic abuse as they seek to rebuild their lives in a safe environment. (squishable.com)
  • Several studies have indicated that the loss of sight causes a reorganization of the cognitive system due to new allocations of attention, which are the condition for the reinvention of these people s daily lives. (bvsalud.org)
  • Animal species other than dogs, emotional support animals, comfort animals, companionship animals, and service animals in training are not service animals. (aireuropa.com)
  • SAP supported this goal with the development of the Music Of The Spheres World Tour app which allows fans to not only enjoy exclusive tour content but also helps them visualize how their actions attending shows contribute to their carbon footprint so they can choose more sustainable transportation options. (sap.com)
  • Bocelli, who became blind after a childhood accident, visited MIT in support of the Andrea Bocelli Foundation's (ABF) funding of research on assistive technologies for the blind and for reducing global poverty. (mit.edu)
  • For personal assistive technologies to effectively support users, they need a user model that records information about the user, such as their goals, values, and context. (tudelft.nl)
  • Catch up on this Parent Support Group panel session on Positive Participation in Sport for VI Children and Young People. (look-uk.org)
  • Loneliness and isolation are critical issues for visually impaired young people. (visionfoundation.org.uk)
  • This service will make a life-changing impact for thousands of visually impaired young people. (visionfoundation.org.uk)
  • But I know there are so many young visually impaired people who don't have that. (visionfoundation.org.uk)
  • I would have really benefited from something like that as a young visually impaired person. (visionfoundation.org.uk)
  • But time after time, we hear from people with lived experience of disability that urban spaces are not designed to meet their needs. (sustrans.org.uk)
  • We wanted to find a way to amplify voices of lived experience, so that many more people could benefit from listening to them. (sustrans.org.uk)
  • This meant people with visual impairments were able to experience and watch matches in real time, experiencing the highs and lows of the match action. (bcu.ac.uk)
  • Interdisciplinary research on how sighted and blind people process information from information films and how blind people understand and experience audio description (AD) of visual scenes in information films. (lu.se)
  • Material and methods: Study population was constituted by 28 visually impaired people of both genders, aged from 14 to 75 years old, residents and students at the Parana Institute for the Blind (IPC), Curitiba (PR, Brazil). (bvsalud.org)
  • Although the number of visual impaired people is representative of Brazilian population few studies in literature have evaluated the oral health quality in this individual group. (bvsalud.org)
  • Visually impaired people have shown oral health problems foreshadowed by factors as lack of motivation, difficult of proper toothbrushing for plaque control and scarce professional guidance turned to this population type 9 . (bvsalud.org)
  • By 2041, the population of Bristol is projected to be 551,100 a 20% increase on the current figures.9 The population of people over 50 wil increase in line with this percentage going from 125,700 to 154,500. (who.int)
  • Balance disorders constitute a major Public Health concern, especially for older persons, an increasing segment of the U.S. general population. (cdc.gov)
  • Whether you're interested in volunteering with our dogs, supporting someone in your local community or being part of your local fundraising group, the hubs below make it easy to find out more information and apply for roles based on your interests. (guidedogs.org.uk)
  • Support your local community and fellow members of the Guide Dogs family in roles such as sighted guiding, event assistance or admin support. (guidedogs.org.uk)
  • To most people, social service is usually associated with community care actions such as volunteering or paying visits to elderly homes. (edu.hk)
  • On top of that, while we could rely on our app-writing teammates to iron out technical problems, Ho-yuen and I could concentrate on drumming up recognition and support from various sectors of the community. (edu.hk)
  • DESIGN: observational cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a large cluster randomised trial of health and social assessment of older people in the community. (bvsalud.org)
  • SUBJECTS: subjects were people aged 75 and over, living in the community participating in the trial arm where systematic blood testing was undertaken. (bvsalud.org)
  • PARTICIPANTS: Thirteen thousand ninety-seven people aged 75 and older participating in the Medical Research Council Trial of the Assessment and Management of Older People in the Community. (bvsalud.org)
  • South Swindon MP Sir Robert Buckland is this week highlighting the work of Swindon Bats Sports and Social Club for the Visually Impaired. (swindonlink.com)
  • Work in partnership with us to tackle the challenges of congestion, air pollution, physical inactivity, and social inequality, by making it easier for people to walk and cycle. (sustrans.org.uk)
  • Objective: To evaluate and determine Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) in visually impaired individuals, as well as to provide information to promote oral health, to verify the effectiveness of educational activities for index change and to promote the social inclusion of visually impaired people. (bvsalud.org)
  • A visually impaired person needs a health professional licensed to stimulate the other sensory senses, such as touch, taste and hearing, so that the communication between the professional and patient is positive and the patient does not exhibit social relationship difficulties 3,11 . (bvsalud.org)
  • At the heart of the service is an advanced algorithm that locates people accurately without the need for specialist equipment or local infrastructure, such as Bluetooth beacons. (cambridgeconsultants.com)
  • Not only do they bring the gift of independence, they also bring support, companionship and joy to people who really need it. (igdf.org.uk)
  • It's part of our mission to make street design more inclusive and as designers and place-makers we have learnt so much from our many conversations with disabled people. (sustrans.org.uk)
  • With our SAP products we aim to create a more sustainable and inclusive environment for people. (sap.com)
  • Since the Global Positioning System (GPS) was introduced in the late 1980s there have been many attempts to integrate it into a navigation-assistance system for blind and visually impaired people. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2013, a partnership project between the European Blind Union and the European Guide Dog Federation with additional collaborative support and assistance from Age Platform Europe has produced a report entitled A Tale of Three Cities . (age-platform.eu)
  • In addition subjects who were totally blind or visually impaired sufficiently to require assistance in finding the exam room were disqualified. (cdc.gov)
  • The project gathers both researchers and people from our collaborative initiative (MTM, SPSM, SRF, Syntolksutbildning Region Örebro län) as well as partners from the business sector. (lu.se)
  • The Bats aim is to provide regular activities for visually impaired people aged eighteen plus. (swindonlink.com)
  • Lazarillo is based on Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and Foursquare alongside they own databases and with this information, Lazarillo collects the necessary data about the surroundings of the user to support the following features: Exploration: Can provide you guidance through voice notifications/warnings. (wikipedia.org)
  • The ultimate mission is to provide independence, confidence and freedom of travel to millions of blind and visually impaired people. (cambridgeconsultants.com)
  • Behavior support applications aim to provide personalized and flexible support to users in various domains. (tudelft.nl)
  • Over 21,000 people aged 50 and over (18%) provide unpaid care on a weekly basis in Bristol. (who.int)
  • Provide necessary technical support to Member States in this respect. (who.int)
  • five blind users, two visually impaired users. (ercim.eu)
  • This looks at the experiences of a cross section of blind and partially sighted elderly people in three European cities, Tullamore in Ireland, Salzburg in Austria and Marseille in France. (age-platform.eu)
  • The design of products and environments often places people in compartments such as 'man', 'woman', 'person with a disability', 'person without a disability', 'children', 'elderly', and so on. (lu.se)
  • The home care among elderly persons 65 years and over. (cdc.gov)
  • We have been carefully cultivating and growing our expertise in niche areas such as 5G via investment in PhDs and supporting our staff to be actively involved in applied research. (bcu.ac.uk)
  • In this research, as a function of the walking support system, the purpose is to examine a method to detect the tactile paving for the visually impaired from the first-person video. (ieice.org)
  • My current research is about categorisation and how categorisation creates similarities and differences between people. (lu.se)
  • This solution is particularly useful for people with visual impairments. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cydalion is a navigation aid for people with visual impairments for Tango-enabled devices. (wikipedia.org)
  • Lucy Atkinson is a Senior Collaborative Design Officer at Sustrans, working with communities to support wider participation in the design of public space. (sustrans.org.uk)
  • Monitoring people & assets through cutting-edge sensor & algorithm design. (cambridgeconsultants.com)
  • That's why I contacted SAP to support in the areas of sound design, testing and providing ideas for software development to make the app more usable for blind fans. (sap.com)
  • The majority of our roles require you to be 18 or older, however, there are some roles which are suitable for people aged 16 or older. (guidedogs.org.uk)
  • AGE Barometer assesses on a bi-annual basis the socio-economic situation of older people across the EU and how this situation. (age-platform.eu)
  • However, the significance of identifying CKD in older people is unclear. (bvsalud.org)
  • OBJECTIVE: to determine the frequency of CKD in older people using estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and its associations with morbidity and functional measures. (bvsalud.org)
  • OBJECTIVES: To examine the relationship between symptoms of depression and mortality in older people. (bvsalud.org)
  • The ambition is for older people to feel safe, enjoy good health, and continue to participate fully in society. (who.int)